Current Projects

Our HQ since 1997 is the former BP Sports and Social Club. Since we moved in we have replaced the roof, fitted uPVC windows, rewired the building and replaced the boiler. We are now raising funds to update the interior décor, replace the kitchen and complete the refurbishment.

Climbing Wall

Climbing is always a popular activity whenever we arrange it. Unfortunately we can currently only offer it infrequently as it involves the expense and inconvenience of a trip to Calshot. Following the construction of our new workshop building, we now have an ideal space to install our own climbing wall and are raising funds to do so.

Yachting Training

Hamble Sea Scouts have offered training in yachting for over 20 years on-board “Stonechat”, a 32ft gaff ketch. In that time we have introduced hundreds of young people to yacht sailing and have part in many events around the Solent area. As the group continues to grow it has become apparent that a larger vessel for sail training would be preferable. The ideal boat would accommodate around 12 people and would be capable of both cruising and racing. We already have a suitable mooring and a number of qualified skippers should such a boat become available to us.

RIB Replacement

The group’s no.1 safety boat, a 4.7m Avon RIB, is now approaching it’s 23rd birthday. After many seasons use as a safety and training boat it is starting to show it’s age and it’s petrol outboard is becoming increasingly expensive to run. We are looking to replace it with a RIB of between 6-7m, ideally with a diesel inboard to reduce running costs. Such a boat would be more suitable for supporting our larger keelboats and for running navigation training exercises around the Solent. We are looking to raise around £20,000 in order to make this possible.